Local Rules

Local Rules

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

RULE – TITLE

• Chapter 1 – Preliminary Rules
  • Rule 1.1 – Scope of Rules
  • Rule 1.2 – Citation of Rules
  • Rule 1.3 – Effective Date of Rules
  • Rule 1.4 – Effect of Rules
  • Rule 1.5 – Construction and Application of Rules
  • Rule 1.6 – State Rules and Corresponding Local Rules
  • Rule 1.7 – Amendment,Addition or Repeal of theses Rules – Sanctions for Failure to Comply with Rules
• Chapter 2 – General Rules
  • Rule 2.1 – Filing and Format of Documents
  • Rule 2.2 – Facsimile Filings
  • Rule 2.3 – Application for Waiver of Court Fees and Costs
  • Rule 2.4 – Ex Parte or Informal Communication with the Court
  • Rule 2.5 – Sealed/Confidential Records
  • Rule 2.6 – Foreign Language Interpreters
  • Rule 2.7 – Official Reporting Services
  • Rule 2.8 – Calendaring
  • Rule 2.9 – Appearance for Another Attorney
  • Rule 2.10 – Compensation of Appointed Counsel
  • Rule 2.11 – Audio/Visual and Other Equipment for Demonstrative Evidence
  • Rule 2.12 – Bulky and Hazardous Exhibits
  • Rule 2.13 – Coordination of Personal Conduct Orders
  • Rule 2.14 – Media Coverage
• Chapter 3 – Civil Rules
  • Rule 3.1 – Ex Parte Applications
  • Rule 3.2 – Proof of Service of Summons
  • Rule 3.3 – Law and Motion
    • Rule 3.3.1 – Motion to be Relieved as Counsel
    • Rule 3.3.2 – Default Judgments by Affidavit
    • Rule 3.3.3 – Attorneys Fees on Default Judgments
    • Rule 3.3.4 – Orders After Hearing
    • Rule 3.3.5 – Continuances on Short Cause Law and Motion and Order to Show Cause Calendar
    • Rule 3.3.6 – Lack of Appearance
    • Rule 3.3.7 – Tentative Rulings
  • Rule 3.4 – Civil Delay Reductions Rules
    • Rule 3.4.1 – Scope of Policy
    • Rule 3.4.2 – Definition of General Civil Case
    • Rule 3.4.3 – Initial Contact
    • Rule 3.4.4 – Cross-Complaints
    • Rule 3.4.5 – Case Management Conference
    • Rule 3.4.6 – Differentiation of Cases to Achieve Goals
    • Rule 3.4.7 – Demand for Jury Trial
    • Rule 3.4.8 – Motions
    • Rule 3.4.9 – At-Issue Memorandum Abolished
    • Rule 3.4.10 – Sanctions
  • Rule 3.5 – Judicial Arbitration
  • Rule 3.6 – Settlement Conference
    • Rule 3.6.1 – Requirement of Settlement Conference
    • Rule 3.6.2 – Each Party to be Prepared
    • Rule 3.6.3 – Settlement Conference Statement
    • Rule 3.6.4 – Participation in Good Faith
    • Rule 3.6.5 – Failure to Appear
  • Rule 3.7 – Unlawful Detainer Settings
  • Rule 3.8 – Telephone Appearances
  • Rule 3.9 – Civil Mediation Program
• Chapter 4 – Criminal Rules
  • Rule 4.1 – Witness Lists
  • Rule 4.2 – Continuances
  • Rule 4.3 – Pleas at the Time of Trial
  • Rule 4.4 – Plea Bargaining
  • Rule 4.5 – Discovery
  • Rule 4.6 – Motions for Bail Modifications or Release on Own Recognizance
  • Rule 4.7 – Traffic Infractions – Trial by Declaration
  • Rule 4.8 – Fees for Investigation and Other Experts
  • Rule 4.9 – Real Property Bonds in Lieu of Cash Bail
• Chapter 5 – Family Law and Juvenile Rules
  • Rule 5.1 – Matters Heard
  • Rule 5.2 – Setting Family Law Motion Hearings
  • Rule 5.3 – Service of Notice/Pleadings of Family Law Motion Hearings
  • Rule 5.4 – Filing Family Law Motions with the Court
  • Rule 5.5 – Pre-Hearing Meet and Confer
  • Rule 5.6 – Hearings on Family Law Motions
  • Rule 5.7 – Orders on Motions and Stipulations
  • Rule 5.8 – Trial
  • Rule 5.8.1 – Filing the At-issue Memorandum
  • Rule 5.8.2 – Mandatory Settlement and Trial Setting Conference
  • Rule 5.9 – Family Law Caseflow Program
  • Rule 5.10 – Appointment of Counsel Pursuant to Family Code §3150
  • Rule 5.11 – Child Custody Mediation
  • Rule 5.12 – Child Custody Evaluations
  • Rule 5.13 – Family Law Facilitator
  • Rule 5.14 – Dismissal of Domestic Violence Orders or Actions
  • JUVENILE RULES
  • Rule 5.50 – Appointment
  • Rule 5.51 – Juvenile Facsimile Filings
  • Rule 5.52 – Authorization to Administer Psychotropic Medications
  • Rule 5.53 – Juvenile, Probate and Family Courts Exchange of Information
• Chapter6 – Reserved
• Chapter7 – Probate Rules
  • Rule 7.1 – Compensation for Guardians, Conservators, Trustees and their Counsel, and for Counsel for a Conservatee or Ward
  • Rule 7.2 – Claims of Minors and Incompetent Persons
    • Rule 7.2.1 – Application for Appointment of Guardian Ad litem
    • Rule 7.2.2 – Compromise of Claims and Attorney's Fees
    • Rule 7.2.3 – Withdrawal of Funds
• Chapter8 – Appellate Rules
  • Rule 8.1 – Appellate Departments Management
  • Rule 8.2 – Filing of Appeal, Briefing and Hearing Dates
  • Rule 8.3 – Clerk's Transcript on Appeal
  • Rule 8.4 – Record in Appeals to the Appellate Department
  • Rule 8.5 – Briefing Procedure
  • Rule 8.6 – Prerogative Writs
• Chapter 9 – Reserved
• Chapter 10 – Administrative Matters
  • Rule 10.1 – Presiding Judge
  • Rule 10.2 – Judicial Vacation Day Defined
  • Rule 10.3 – Court Executive Officer
• Appendix A – Application for Immediate Court Hearing and Order Optional
• Juvenile Division Certificate of Competence Mandatory
• Family Law Case Management Conference Statement Optional
• Index